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Athens Groups Address the Environment, One School at a Time
Athens-Clarke County
January 14, 2019
Athens Groups Address the Environment, One School at a Time
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. How do you make big issues such as climate change and sustainability accessible to younger generations? That is a question Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful, a nonprofit organization…
Local Program Provides Fruit, Vegetable Prescriptions to Low-Income Families
Athens-Clarke County
January 11, 2019
Local Program Provides Fruit, Vegetable Prescriptions to Low-Income Families
We’ve heard the phrase, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and generally, most people accept that healthy eating helps to lower blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight and increase immunity to common illnesses. For some people living in food insecure areas, however, access to nutrient-rich foods is extremely…
Pie in Athens: New Takes on an American Classic
Athens-Clarke County
January 9, 2019
Pie in Athens: New Takes on an American Classic
Local Athens bakers are putting new spins on one of America’s oldest deserts. Pouch and The Grit represent samples of the newer and older generations of the Athens food scene. According to a 2016 Mintel report, despite dietary concerns, prepared desserts are expected to have continuous growth. Yazmarr Williams is…
Affordable Housing Experts Seek Solutions to Nationwide Problem
Housing
January 8, 2019
Affordable Housing Experts Seek Solutions to Nationwide Problem
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. According to Monroe Group, there is not a single county in the United States that can fill 100 percent of its low-income population’s need for safe, affordable housing.…
HEMI Blueberry Farm: One Man’s Goal Comes to Fruition
In-Depth
January 8, 2019
HEMI Blueberry Farm: One Man’s Goal Comes to Fruition
“Blueberries are a very good plant,” said Hector Buitrago, a retired federal government employee from Colombia. “If you treat them good, they treat you good.” Buitrago now lives part-time in Greensboro, Georgia, as a farmer. Farming has been in his family’s roots for years. Buitrago grew up working on his…
The People of The Farmhouse Inn: A Place to ‘Enjoy Each Other’s Company’
In-Depth
January 7, 2019
The People of The Farmhouse Inn: A Place to ‘Enjoy Each Other’s Company’
One may not expect that a retired Georgia Tech math professor would have dreamt of owning a bed and breakfast one day on a hundred-acre farm, inspired by the “Hundred Acre Wood” in the Winnie-the-Pooh children’s stories. But that’s exactly what 79-year-old Ellis Johnson did with The Farmhouse Inn. “He…
Member-Owned Grocery Puts Emphasis on People, Planet, Profit
In-Depth
January 7, 2019
Member-Owned Grocery Puts Emphasis on People, Planet, Profit
Caitlyn Richtman is a senior in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Athens’ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Addresses Resident Needs
Athens-Clarke County
January 6, 2019
Athens’ Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Addresses Resident Needs
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. With residents over the age of 65 making up 13 percent of Athens-Clarke County’s population, long-term care facilities and nursing homes are vital parts of the community.…
The Ark: Providing Financial Refuge for Low-Income Families
Athens-Clarke County
January 6, 2019
The Ark: Providing Financial Refuge for Low-Income Families
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. According to its executive director, Lucy Hudgens, The Ark represents a place of safety and refuge for people who are traveling through the storms of life. This…
UGA Office of Sustainability: A Student-Founded Solution to Go Green
Environment
January 6, 2019
UGA Office of Sustainability: A Student-Founded Solution to Go Green
This is one of several Solutions Journalism stories published through a Grady capstone course that reported on housing issues during the fall of 2018. Before 2010, the University of Georgia’s Office of Sustainability did not exist. Students wanted to change that. “In 2008, there was a group of students, mostly in…